Prior to the retail launch of Alder Lake, early engineering and qualification samples (ES and QS) had traded hands in China by way of sale posts in various forums and other outlets. Now they are starting to appear on eBay, but if you are considering buying one be advised that they may not work with your motherboard.

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Source: Hot Hardware – Intel Alder Lake ES CPU Samples On Ebay Should Come With A Buyer Beware Warning